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Creamy Lobster Stuffed Shells | Gourmet Seafood Pasta Dinner Recipe

Creamy Lobster Stuffed Shells

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American-Italian

Description

Decadent jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a rich mixture of lobster, ricotta, and mozzarella, baked in a creamy garlic sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1215 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 lb lobster meat, chopped
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Boil jumbo shells in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions; drain and cool.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic and lobster, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until opaque.
  4. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, and parsley until smooth.
  5. Gently fold the sautéed lobster and 1 cup of mozzarella into the ricotta mixture.
  6. Pour heavy cream into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  7. Stuff each shell generously with the lobster filling and place in the dish.
  8. Top with remaining mozzarella and bake for 20 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbling.